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Slaughters Rolls Out Remote Working In London and Brussels

The elite firm is the latest to join the trend.
2 minute read

International Edition

7 People, 4 Lawyers, 3 Dogs and 1 Peloton Station: 14 Months and Counting at the O'Melveny Chair's Full House

After more than a year in the Butwin bubble, the law firm chair shares lessons learned, and the joys and pains of being around a lot of family all the time.
7 minute read

International Edition

'Is This a Bad Time?' France Sees a Different Side to Pandemic Stress

Lawyers practicing in France say the pandemic, far from creating pressure to engage 24/7, has caused clients and colleagues to be more respectful of each others' time.
5 minute read

International Edition

Associates Split on Generational Lines Over Office Returns

On the back-to-office question, some have observed two very different views among associates. And it's often split at around the four- or five-year mark.
7 minute read

International Edition

The London Lawyer Briefing: Mental Health Awareness Week | US Firms Dig Deeper | Wins for Women

This week, mental well-being was pushed ever further to the forefront of our minds, we heard that U.S. law firms will continue to dig deep for new hires, and there were several wins for gender diversity at the top.
5 minute read

International Edition

1 in 4 Women Attorneys Consider Leaving Law Because of Mental Health, Survey Finds

Work interfering with one's personal and family life was the biggest factor in driving women out of the legal industry.
4 minute read

International Edition

Getting People Back in the Office Requires a Clear, Defined Message. Most Firms Don't Have One Yet.

In order to avoid alienating or confusing attorneys and staff, firms need to consider their audience and tailor their messaging thoughtfully.
6 minute read

International Edition

The Home vs Office Dilemma: Which is the Best Model for Law Firms and Their People?

A set percentage in each? Let managers or individuals decide? Lawyers and advisers discuss the pros and cons of the five main future of work strategies and how they need to work for everyone.
12 minute read

International Edition

Why Women Leave Law Firms: Pay and Credit Differences Are Leading Factors

"My name was put into a pitch package. [W]e'd get the work and then, I'd never see it," said one woman of color who was quoted in an ABA report released this week.
6 minute read

International Edition

Meet The Senior Partner Who is Working Reduced Hours

It will 'send a good message that you can move through the ranks even on a part time basis,' says Simmons' senior partner-elect. 'It shows that it's not just for working mums.'
4 minute read

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